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solicit
Definitions
(2)
1
verb
To
ask
for
something
earnestly
or
try
to
obtain
something
from
someone
.
She
decided
to
solicit
donations
for
the
charity
event
.
The
company
is
soliciting
feedback
from
its
customers
to
improve
its
services
.
He
was
soliciting
support
from
his
colleagues
for
the
new
project
.
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2
verb
To
approach
someone
with
an
offer
or
request
,
often
in
a
business
or
professional
context
.
The
salesperson
solicited
potential
clients
at
the
trade
show
.
They
were
soliciting
new
members
for
the
club
.
The
lawyer
solicited
advice
from
her
mentor
on
the
case
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
sollicitare
Word parts
sollicitare (to disturb, rouse, or provoke)
Originally meant
to disturb or provoke
Background
The word 'solicit' comes from the Latin 'sollicitare', which means to disturb or provoke. Over time, it evolved to mean asking for something earnestly, especially in a business or formal context.